Why did I clean my engine?

[rp17]

Without a doubt, this isn't new. Peeps been doing this on Caymans for a while. So worry not too much about the heat thing. Don't think those can fit a 987 Boxster though and definitely not a 986. I think they were priced ridiculously high also which I never even bothered looking into any further.

[BYprodriver]

How about a mod with dual payoff?

Heat reflecting gold foil. Makes engine look better & keeps intake air cooler.

[Shehadehd]

I'm going to start a new thread to track the ordering process for the covers.

Hardware: I've been able to find a source for all the hardware and I have a couple installation procedures that I think are simple, straightforward, and allow you to switch between the regular or clear engine cover without much work. I'll have a couple people test them to find the best one. I'm also working on find a way to offer the bolts and caps in chrome or any specific color that can match your car exterior, no guarantees though .

Seals: I just ordered a bunch of different type of rubber seals intended for high-heat use and I'll be testing which one gives the tightest seal and best noise reduction.

Cover: As mentioned earlier, I'm still working on finding the best material to use and still keep costs down. I don't think I'll be going any thicker than quarter inch plastic because forming becomes increasingly difficult. I'm most likely going to offer both lexan and plexiglass covers; lexan will have to be a bit more because it needs to be cut and formed differently. Depending on how much demand there is I may be able to offer cover that are tinted in a particular color. This is only a plexiglass option. The tinting will be built into the plexiglass because I think any film applied might peel off under high temperature conditions. Examples




Shipping: I haven't worked out anything with shipping yet.

[Porsche9]

If you want to do some real high temp testing Phoenix is the place. In summer I regularly see temps on the I10 of 135 (ambient in the mid teens plus heat reflecting from the asphalt and all the cars immiting heat). I am sure the engine bay temps exceed anything you will see in the Bay Area. There a reason a number of manufacturers test here. Let me know if you want me to test.